Wondering how to use Wicca in a sentence? Below are 10+ example sentences from authentic English texts. Including the meaning and synonyms such as cult or religion.
Wicca meaning
A neopagan religion that was first popularized by books written in 1949, 1954, and 1959 by the Englishman Gerald Gardner, involving the worship of a horned male god and a moon goddess, the observance of eight Sabbats, and the performance of various rituals.
Using Wicca
- The main meaning on this page is: A neopagan religion that was first popularized by books written in 1949, 1954, and 1959 by the Englishman Gerald Gardner, involving the worship of a horned male god and a moon goddess, the observance of eight Sabbats, and the performance of various rituals.
- Useful related words include: cult, religion, faith, religious belief.
- In the example corpus, wicca often appears in combinations such as: wicca and, traditional wicca, wicca is.
Context around Wicca
- Average sentence length in these examples: 21.8 words
- Position in the sentence: 11 start, 5 middle, 4 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Wicca
- In this selection, "wicca" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 21.8 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, traditional, eclectic, gardnerian, operate, druidry and based stand out and add context to how "wicca" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include actually constitutes wicca and been practicing wicca for 21. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "wicca" sits close to words such as aau, abandons and affections, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with wicca
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Fly has been practicing Wicca for 21 years. (8 words)
Eclectic Wicca is not necessarily the complete abandonment of tradition. (10 words)
Elsewhere, these original lineaged traditions are termed " British Traditional Wicca ". (10 words)
The number of believers in Wicca, a neo-pagan religion associated with witchcraft, stemming from amateur anthropologist and retired British civil servant Gerald Garner’s writings on Wicca in 1954, is speculated to be at an all-time high. (39 words)
According to Ann-Marie Gallagher, a professor of women's studies and long-time author of many books related to Wicca, "there is no moralistic doctrine or dogma other than the advice offered in the Wiccan Rede.. (37 words)
Chartowich argues that the ritual nudity of Wicca was based upon Leland's mistranslation of these lines by incorporating the clause "in your rites". citation Ritual nudity is not exclusive to traditional Wicca. (33 words)
Example sentences (20)
The number of believers in Wicca, a neo-pagan religion associated with witchcraft, stemming from amateur anthropologist and retired British civil servant Gerald Garner’s writings on Wicca in 1954, is speculated to be at an all-time high.
Chartowich argues that the ritual nudity of Wicca was based upon Leland's mistranslation of these lines by incorporating the clause "in your rites". citation Ritual nudity is not exclusive to traditional Wicca.
Eclectic Wicca is the most popular variety of Wicca in America Smith, Diane (2005).
Gardnerian Wicca and other forms of British Traditional Wicca operate as an initiatory mystery cult ; membership is gained only through initiation by a Wiccan High Priestess or High Priest.
Wicca Wicca is a neo-pagan religion focused on nature, guided by the philosophy of Wiccan Rede that advocates Harm None, Do As Ye Will.
In West Lindsey, 39 people selected Wicca as their religion in Census 2021.
Fly has been practicing Wicca for 21 years.
She said Wicca is very accepting and welcoming, something that initially attracted her.
The Ministry of Justice recognises Paganism, including Wicca, Druidry and Odinism, as a religion and has guidance for prison staff and management on how to cater for pagan prisoners.
According to Ann-Marie Gallagher, a professor of women's studies and long-time author of many books related to Wicca, "there is no moralistic doctrine or dogma other than the advice offered in the Wiccan Rede..
Although many of Gardner's claims have since come under intensive criticism from sources both within and without the Neopagan community, his works remain the most important founding stone of Wicca.
British Traditional Wicca is known for stressing "male/female polarity" in their theology and rituals.
Due to its decentralized nature, there is some disagreement over what actually constitutes Wicca.
Eclectic Wicca A large number of Wiccans do not exclusively follow any single tradition or even are initiated.
Eclectic Wicca is not necessarily the complete abandonment of tradition.
Elsewhere, these original lineaged traditions are termed " British Traditional Wicca ".
Enyclopedia of Wicca and Witchcraft, Raven Grimassi Wiccans also believe in death and afterlife as important experiences for the soul to transform and prepare for future lifetimes.
Gaelic Incantations, Charms, and Blessings of the Hebrides, 1895, p.5 These variations in nomenclature are one of many ways that traditional and reconstructionist traditions differ from the more Wicca-based Neopagan communities.
Gardner and others never used the term "Wicca" as a religious identifier, simply referring to the "witch cult", "witchcraft", and the "Old Religion".
Gardner is internationally recognised as the "Father of Wicca" among the Pagan and occult communities.
Common combinations with wicca
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- wicca and 10×
- traditional wicca 7×
- wicca is 7×
- of wicca 6×
- gardnerian wicca 6×
- in wicca 5×
- wicca in 3×
- eclectic wicca 3×
- to wicca 3×
- dianic wicca 3×